In loving memory of

Stephen August Inkrott
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969

Stephen August Inkrott, 68, of Indianapolis, IN, died Saturday, August 27, 2011. He was born to Arthur (deceased) and Beatrice Inkrott (Lammers) in Ottawa, OH. He was married on June 19, 1965 to Mary Jane (Mardy) Inkrott for 47 years.

He is survived by his wife, Mardy, three children and their spouses: Jeffrey and Michelle Inkrott, Julie and Ned Rule, Jr., Christopher and Jennifer Inkrott; five grandchildren, Simon, Aris, Maren, Hadley and Ethan; six brothers and three sisters: Stanley (deceased), Jim Inkrott(Marilyn), Kathleen Tobe (Russ), Ken Inkrott (Janet), Ed Inkrott (Diane), Mary Behrns (John), Chuck Inkrott (Deb), Marge Lauer (Dave), and Al Inkrott (Lauri).

Steve earned his bachelor?s degree in journalism from the University of Detroit and a master?s degree in business administration from Xavier University, Cincinnati. He began a 35 year career with GTE in 1965. He held a number of executive positions of increased responsibility in GTE?s telephone operating group throughout the eastern United States and Texas. He retired in 1999 as a Regional President of GTE in Durham, NC.

Throughout his life he loved to travel with his wife and friends, play the piano, fish, golf, and read about history. However, most of all, he loved being active with his family and especially his grandchildren.

He was a parishioner of St. Pius X where a mass of Christian burial celebration will be held on Thursday, September 1st, 2011 at 11am. Friends and family are invited to gather at St. Pius X from 4-8pm on Wednesday, August 31 and Thursday from 10-11am

You are invited to visit the website www.leppertmortuary.com to share a personal memory of Steve, sign the guest book or make a memorial contribution to: St. Pius X, Fatima Retreat House, or The Julian Center. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel.

Tributes

Kyle A. Nienberg wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

" Best wishes for pleasent times on your journey through the next dementsion."

Timothy La Belle wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mr. Inkrott, Steve, was truly a second father to me while I was growing up. He and his family have been a blessing to me throughout my life. Though this is an awful time, I KNOW that Mr. Inkrott is free of pain and alive today.I am a better man for having known him, his kindness, his humor, his talent, his faith and his intellect. I love you Mardy, Jeff, Julie and Chris. Lots of folks are praying for you all."

Libby & Ed Lenz wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"It was a privilege to work for Steve and to be a friend as well. Ed and I have fond memories of ourgatherings with both of you. Steve wasa positive influence with so many...I will always remember his smile, laughter and twinkling eyes."

Bob & Dolly Polak wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Mardy and family:We join your many GTE friends in expressing our condolences. At a time like this support of family and friends helps ease the pain and sense of loss. We will keep Steve and all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Steve fought the good fight over the years. You are an inspiration to us all. God Bless all of you.It has been our pleasure to know you from the time you visited the Brinkman family in Upstate NY and the many times we saw each other at GTE North functions."

Janet and Don Leingang wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Mardy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Lammers girls have very fond memories of Steve e ntertaining us with his comedy and piano routines on the many Sunday evenings with visited at Uncle Art and Aunt Biddy's home in Glandorf. Steve used the Steve Allen Show as his guide and my sister and I would laugh until with we had pain in our sides and tears in our eyes. What a great guy-many happy memories with my cousin. God Bless him. Janet and Don Leingang"

Ken & Ellie Unterbrink wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"To Mardy and the Family,Our prayers and thoughts go out to you in this time of sorrow.Steve will be remembered as we had shared time with he while he attended the U of D. He was always a class act and a gentleman.Steve was remembered at the Class of 1961 celebration of the Eucharist at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Glandorf at our 50th class reunion. Steve and Mardy were prayed for in our opening prayer.God bless. "

Virginia Siantz wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Mardy,How I wish I could be with you to offer you support, as you did when I needed consoling. I am with you in spirit, and you and the family will continue to be in my prayers. Your Florida neighbor, Virg"

Nancy Burzon wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I have many memories of Steve from my days at GTE, working in Executive Development. He was always a gentleman, strongly committed and worked to do the right things for the company and his family of colleagues. He was a pleasure to know and work with.My condolences are with his family and close friends."

Edith(Ernie)Lambert wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"May the fond memories you hold within be a source of comfort in this time of sorrow. Edith Lambert"

Norm and Kathy Fischer wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"All memories of Steve as a classmate and friend are of a vary talented and humorous guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mardy and family."

Greg Lambert wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

" Steve was a great leader in the telecommunications field and a friend to all that met him. My thoughts and prayers go to Steve's family."

Dave and Ruth Laudick wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Mardy and Family,Just want you to know how much you are thought of with sympathy, caring, warm friendship, and love.Steve was a great classmate and a real class leader. He will be missed.Many Blessings.Dave and Ruth Laudick"

Jim and Mary Ann Recker wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mardy,Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. We will always remember how much we enjoyed listening to him play the piano back in our school days. Please know we are thinking of you. God Bless!"

Jim LaBelle wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"At this very challenging time, we should all be consoled by the knowledge that the Lord has taken Steve to a better place. In this place he is pain free. He is agile and mobile. No more CAT scans, MRI"

Chris Hunter wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I had the privilege of working briefly for Steve within GTE's Northern Region Operations in Westfield Indiana during the early 80's. I have very fond memories of Steve. He was kind and always a gentleman, and someone we all looked up to. I was truly blessed to know Steve, and my wife and I have his family in our prayers."

David Brinkman wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"My thoughts and prayers for all the Inkrott family....Your strong faith will help you thru this hard time....Thinking of you..."

Dave and Jane Deeter wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to everyone in the Inkrott family."

Jan Dellinger wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Holding your family up in prayer. Remembering Steve as a thoughtful and caring man."

Reid and Sue Shelnutt wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mardy, Sue and I were admirers and friends of Steve in the Westfield and Illinois days. We had many good times together and have talked about him often. Our prayers and feelings go out to you and the children."

Walt and Emily Winesburg wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Although I have only know Steve and Mardy since marrying Walt in 2003, I have often heard stories of the "good old GTE days". One story Walt loves to tell takes place at his home where he was hosting a GTE dinner/party. After dinner a game called, Truth and Lies was to be played. You tell a fact about yourself and the guests try to guess if it is true or false. When it was Steve's turn, he said that he paid his college tuition by playing piano in a nightclub. Well, everyone laughed and laughed over this "lie" but, it was the truth! Then Steve sets down at the piano and plays song after song. Walt and the other guests were really shocked and delighted to see this side of Steve. Mardy, Steve is playing on a Golden piano today and all the pain and suffering are over. Please know how much we love you and are lifting you and your family up in our prayers. You are remarkable woman, God bless you! Emily and Walt Winesburg"

Jim Culbreth wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mardy,Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during these difficult times. From the days when we were neighbors in Ft Wayne and experienced the many fun times, to the great times working together at GTE in Ft Wayne and Indianapolis. Steve was truly a gentleman and a person of integrity. It was a great pleasure to have known Steve and you. God Bless."

Chelle Brinkman Pearson wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I hear ragtime piano music playing somewhere off in the distance. It could only mean that Uncle Steve is already entertaining all of the angels of heaven with his magic fingers. Aunt Mardy, Jeff, Julie & Chris- My heart goes out to you in your grief and I hate that I can't be there to give you a big hug. Uncle Steve fought the good fight and is reaping rewards in heaven now. He is someone who will be truely missed by many. We continue to keep all of you in our prayers."

Herm and Linda Lammers wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mardy and family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband andfather. Like all of us we are called to carry the cross and Steve certainly carried the cross worthy of Christ. He was exceptional example of a Christian man for all of us cousins.May God please your family in this time of sorrow.Herm Lammers family"

Tom & Sharon Sepic wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mardy and Family, It was truly an honor to have worked with and known Steve. His smile and twinkle in his eye could always brighten the day. Our prayers were with Steve and all of you during his illness and will continue for your support. Steve's suffering has ended and Saint Peter has another Good Angel by his side."

Rick & Diane Buddelmeyer wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mardy & Family:So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Please know that we send our deepest sympathies and you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know that God will embrace you just as he has Steve to guide you through this time of grief and sorrow.Thinking of You"

Glenn & Mary Bowlin wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mardy & Family - we were so sorry to learn of Steve's passing. He is now in a better place with no more suffering & pain. I enjoyed working with Steve at GTE North, Stamford, and Illinois. He was always a fair, honest man and always had a smile and good words to say about everyone. He will be missed"

Tom and Janice Brinkman wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mardy, You have our deepest sympathy. There are sure a lot of memories we shared from the days in Marion, Ohio to Connecticut. There were a few beers, a little piano playing a few practical jokes and always a lot of fun. Steve was a great friend for many many years. It's truly sad that he had to leave us so soon.Tom and Janice"

Theresa and Ben Schroeder wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mardy, Jeff, Julie, and Chris, Our prayers are with you. We wish we were able to be with you and the family at this time. As gregarious as many of the Inkrott clan is we will always remember how Uncle Steve was able to talk with us "shy" ones too. We hope to carry on his constant positive attitude."

Dale and Linda Sporleder wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Mardy and Family,Our prayers go out to you in your grief. We will always remember Steve's twinkling smile at GTE. He fought the good fight and will be missed. We continue to keep you in our prayers.Dale and Linda Sporleder"

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